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Month: August 2013

  • The Armory Acquires Off-Road Racing Series TORC: The Off Road Championship; USAC Remains Sanctioning Body

    The Armory - TORC

    CRANDON, Wisc. – The Armory, a leading Southern California-based advertising agency and production Company, announced today it is acquiring the popular motorsports racing series, TORC: The Off Road Championship, from the United States Automobile Club (USAC). The Armory has been working with the series since 2010 primarily in the form of television production for the Discovery Networks, SPEED, FUEL & NBC Sports. The change in series management will be effective prior to the beginning of the 2014 racing season. (more…)

  • Raceline DC Wheel Crowned as Premier Dub Crawler

    Raceline - DC Crawler AluminumGARDEN GROVE, CA    AUGUST 28, 2013:  American Made heavy duty cast wheel called the ‘DC Wheel’ has been specifically designed for off road vehicles that require large offsets, like a Ultra4 IFS car, Pro4 Short Course truck or a Land Rover as examples.  It is the latest wheel design of many from Raceline Wheels.  “We designed this wheel for everyone that needs larger backspaces to fit the new IFS technology,” said Greg Mulkey, Raceline Offroad Division Director.  “They are already a race proven design, and it was at the recent WE Rock event that they got coined the Dub Crawler for the17” bright polished look!” (more…)

  • Everyone Who Recreates on the Rubicon Trail Should Support the 9th Annual Cantina for the Con This Weekend

    Saturday August 31st – Sunday September 1st – Labor Day Weekend – Loon Lake Spillway

    9th Annual Cantina for the ConPLACERVILLE, CA AUGUST 27, 2013: Regardless of how many wheels are on your vehicle, or what size they happen to be, the Rubicon Trail is recreated by many. Show your support by participating in this weekends Cantina for the Con event at the Loon Lake Spillway entrance. It is an event featuring tacos, a raffle, a vendor midway and family friendly events throughout Saturday and Sunday. The event is accessible by car, RV or off-road vehicle. “So many people think of the Rubicon Trail as a 4×4 only trail, but we see UTV’s, Motorcycles, Trials Bikes, Quads, Horses, Hikers, Bikers and others utilizing the trail,” said Rusty Folena, President of the Rubicon Trail Foundation. “Our Foundation works every day to keep this trail open for everyone to use, specifically all types of motorized access.” Directions and more specific information can be found at http://rubicontrail.org/rtf-cantina.htm. (more…)

  • Versatile New Battery Analyzer from CTEK

    CTEK_BatteryAnalyzerTwinsburg, Ohio – The Battery Analyzer from CTEK is the perfect testing solution for technicians as well as hobbyists and weekend mechanics. From cars to lawn mowers to snowmobiles, the Battery Analyzer can quickly test and diagnose all types of 12V lead-acid batteries including Wet, Maintenance Free, Ca/Ca, Gel and AGM. (more…)

  • Nissan Patrol Creeper Locks™ Beadlock Wheel

    Nissan Patrol Creeper Locks™ Beadlock WheelLooking for a beadlock wheel for your Nissan Patrol? Well look no further. Trail-Gear is now offering our Creeper Locks™ Beadlock Wheels for the Nissan Patrol. What are Creeper Locks? Creeper Locks are TrailGear’s Trail-Gear price! Creeper Locks are 17″ X 9″ wheels with a backspacing of 3.75″ and are made from a solid piece of aluminum. This wheel has a 4.37″ (111mm) center bore. Each wheel weighs a whopping 45 lbs with locking ring and hardware. These are no ordinary aluminum wheels, Creeper Locks™ are super tough and built to last. Each wheel is cast with the inner beadlock as part of the wheel. All 24 of the bolt holes on the wheel have steel Time-Serts® installed to prevent the bolts from galling. Drop down inner lip centers tire on to wheel during mounting. Six M12-1.25 lug nuts are provided with each wheel. (more…)

  • OMC Introduces Rock Krusher Jeep Winch Bumper

    High-clearance Cherokee/Comanche winch bumpers with dual jack points

    OMC_XJ_BumperBANNING, Calif. – Jeep specialist OMC Offroad offers the precision-built Rock Krusher front bumper for classic 1984-2001 Jeep XJ Cherokees and 1986-1992 MJ Comanches. These bumpers are fabricated in the USA using CNC laser-cut 3/16-inch-thick steel. Bends are formed with a CNC press brake. OMC integrates the mounting brackets into the bumper for durability, and all stress areas are reinforced. Two welded-on D-ring recovery tabs are ½-inch thick. (more…)